Happy.Happy.Joy.Joy...

 (Photo credits to Cash)

Heirloom Cradle...

For Cash... September 2010

 For Colby... September 2012

For Grey... October 2014

I have a few sentimental things that I have saved, some of my mother's and grandmother's dishes. I also have a few pieces of jewelry that belonged to them as well. I sometimes value organization over sentimentality - especially since we moved into a smaller home last year. It keeps our place less cluttered. But I always want to keep the things I love the most. 

One of my favorite treasures is the cradle that Tim made. For a short time all of our grandson's have slept in it. I love the way it looks, and I have loved making new bedding for each one of them.

I don't know if it will be passed down to Cash, Colby, or Grey's children, but that would be wonderful. Passing on things is what heirlooms are all about. The cradle will always be my favorite thing that Grandpa Tim has made.

Come August 3, another precious grandson will sleep in the cradle. It's all ready, and I can't wait to meet grandson #4. I love him already!

ThrowBack Thursday ~ My boys...

Christopher Glenn and Mark Joseph, they grow up fast.

Wordless Wednesday ~ Morning walk...

14 hours - 7,346 miles...

7,346 miles   Distance from Highland to Manila

 

Well, Christopher is off on another adventure, this time to the Philippines.

 Lots of people!

 What? Tony Roma's in Manila!

A little hot and humid!

Good luck checking out some business opportunities with Stewart, and exploring Manila! Have fun and be safe Chris.

Keep your dish right side up...

In 1872, the prophet Brigham Young counseled the Saints... Said he: “Stop! Wait! When you get up in the morning, before you suffer yourselves to eat one mouthful of food, … bow down before the Lord, ask him to forgive your sins, and protect you through the day, to preserve you from temptation and all evil, to guide your steps aright, that you may do something that day that shall be beneficial to the kingdom of God on the earth. Have you time to do this? … This is the counsel I have for the Latter-day Saints to day. Stop, do not be in a hurry. … You are in too much of a hurry; you do not go to meeting enough, you do not pray enough, you do not read the Scriptures enough, you do not meditate enough, you are all the time on the wing, and in such a hurry that you do not know what to do first. … Let me reduce this to a simple saying—one of the most simple and homely that can be used—‘Keep your dish right side up,’ so that when the shower of porridge does come you can catch your dish full.”

~ Keith B. McMullin, "Come to Zion! Come to Zion! Ensign, Nov. 2002

Medicare, silver sneaker card, senior movie discounts, social security benefits...

American Fork Canyon

 My, my Tim is 65!

I remember when my parents were in their 30's and thinking they were old. I don't think 65 is that old, but getting older does kind of sneak up on you. Our children are in their 30's and we have grandchildren. We sometimes don't recognize the person we see in the mirror. Today is Tim's 65th birthday and he says he doesn't feel old. We have been so blessed with good health, we have everything we need, and most all we have a family we love so much. Hands down the best thing about getting older is the addition of our precious grandchildren. 

Today we celebrated Tim's birthday by driving up the canyon and having breakfast food. Being with family is always the best way to celebrate.

 Mark cooking up a delicious breakfast!

 Cash's cool fort

 Grey made a fire!

Colby's camp sign!

Mark caught a butterfly, the boys loved that.

 Photo credits to Cash!

Of course we always get one with Grandpa's eyes closed, this time Grey had his closed too!

Grandpa loves his grandsons!

Happy Birthday Tim, my favorite senior citizen!

Let me know if you need any help navigating the medicare system or need any elder law advice.

On my 65th birthday, I’m going to lie down in a crop circle and wait for aliens to abduct me. That’s my retirement plan.

By 65 you tend to sleep more soundly. But it’s usually in the afternoon.

Advice for 65-year-olds: use valet parking.
Valets don’t forget where they parked your car.

Want to look younger at 65? Remove your glasses before looking in mirror.

ThrowBack Thursday ~ Grams loves Cash...

I love being a grandma!

Wordless Wednesday ~ Grey is silly and very cool!

Grey love...

Grandchildren make the world a little softer, 

a little kinder, a little warmer...

Handsome...

Mark had a meeting in Idaho last Saturday... and I have to say he looks very handsome!

They are not far from us...

The spirits of the just are exalted to a greater and more glorious work; hence they are blessed in their departure to the world of spirits. Enveloped in flaming fire, they are not far from us, and know and understand our thoughts, feelings, and emotions, and are often pained therewith. (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p.325)

No more curls...

Grey looks so big with his handsome new haircut!